Is SW16 Streatham Common & Vale good for families?

Who lives in SW16?

Average · 22–27%24.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SW16 — FAQ

Is SW16 good for families with kids?

SW16 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 134). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 24.3% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near SW16?

15 schools sit within a mile of SW16. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (405m). Top secondary: St Joseph's College (1510m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SW16 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SW16 is 43 minutes to Victoria, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in SW16?

Band D council tax in SW16 is £2,030 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.

Are there enough parks and GPs in SW16?

0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. Family infrastructure is weighted equally with schools and safety in the overall score because they are the everyday signals of whether life with young children works.

How does SW16 compare to other London areas for families?

SW16 ranks 134 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.